Kadristik. A blog by Kadri Kivistik

 I took part in a sew-along where the theme was a capsule wardrobe. One needed to make at least three pieces to combine and wear together. I chose to make Itch to Stitch Lago tank top (a free pattern!), Itch to Stitch Lamma hoodie and Itch to Stitch Mountain View pull on jeans . I love this outfit and I'm probably going to wear it to shreds this autumn as it will be one of the few clothing pieces that will fit me.  So first things first - Lago tank top . It's a great basic pattern and everyone needs a tank top for layering. I used cotton jersey (with 5% elastane) from Koo ja Loo . I used cuff fabric (or ribbing) for all the edges (except the hem).  I knew I needed the Lamma hoodie - it's roomy and I love all the design lines. I used three different French Terry (loop back sweatshirt fabric) for it. The prettiest is the patterned one in the middle - it's from Salapakka (in Helsinki, Finland) and it's designed by Nuppu Print (you can also order it from their we...

I have made several Cartagena camis by Itch to Stitch Designs and I would love to share the post I wrote to Itch to Stitch Facebook group about my makes. I added all the photos too. This one was the very first one. Cartagena camis and my hack on the FOE (fold over elastic). I absolutely love Cartagena Cami pattern . It's easy to sew, I can use smaller pieces of fabric that drive me wild and I can easily layer these under cardigans, jackets, tops and so on for spring, summer, autumn or winter So it's no wonder that I have 4 of them already and 2 cut out and plans for several more in each color.    The first one had the FOE connecting points on the shoulder. After that I measured the length and did my calculations to move the connecting point to the CB.   I sewed the first one according instructions, but during sewing it I measured the FOE and marked down how much I used for different pieces. I attached the FOE on the shoulders and calculated the perfect length. The only...

 We had a really nice family trip to Malaga province in May this year. We did all the testing required and wore masks and tried to keep ourself safe and it worked out really great. I sewed several items for this trip and wanted to take a LOT of photos over there. I even hired my son as a photograper (I promised to pay him when he takes photos of me whenever I needed them and doesn't complain about it - he did a great job and got a bonus too).  So what did I sew and wore over there? Liana jeans and Visby top by Itch to Stitch - these are sewn last year I think.  Antrim dress and my Atenas denim jacket - a great combination for hot-warm-windy day. Both sewn last year and in use often. I guess I truly have the Itch to Stitch wardrobe. Kathryn top and Liana jeans with my new make - a jacket from Burda Style 10/2014 magazine. The smooth tweed fabric with beautiful subtle colours is made from cotton and polyester and I got it from Minerva. You can read all about this jac...

 I've been searching for a woven top pattern for a long time and this spring I was so happy when Itch to Stitch tested and released Seychelles top pattern. It has beautiful V-neck, cup sizes, bust darts and two sleeves option: gathered long sleeves or pleated short ones.    I made my first Seychelles from linen blend fabric - I used the same for Celeste dress last year and now had just enough for this top. It's summery, let's my skin breathe and looks beautiful. The neckline is finished with facing and it's easy to sew too.    I can easily pair it with my Balboa skirt(s) or Mountain View pull-on jeans or I have several other items in my wardrobe to go with it. When I got some pretty viscose challis fabric from Minerva, I knew at once that I wanted to sew long sleeve option from Seychelles top too. You can read about it and see the photos on my Minerva blog ( here ).  I think I need more of these! Both look elegant, easily wearable and comfortable too. It...

 Itch to Stitch has released several pretty patterns this year and I've been lucky to get to test all of these. I would like to introduce you the Upland trousers .    Upland trousers are high rise trousers with waist facing. It means these don't have the the traditional waistband. Trousers are fitted through waist and hip, full length and have useful pockets. The instructions are great as always - each step is written and illustrated.  I made my trousers from viscose and linen blend fabric. I really like the texture and color of this one, but the next time I'll use something that wouldn't grow on me while wearing it.  On the photos I have my Kauai top on. When I first made it, I didn't like the fabric I chose and therefore it sat in my wardrobe. One warm summer day I found it and now I've been wearing it so much that I started to think about making a second one. I'm so happy that while testing for a pattern and taking photos I can find other items made from...

I think I'm preparing for the autumn and remembering the colder weather again as I'm still blogging about winter and autumn clothes. All the photos of my Bainbridge pullover are taken in the snow and when I took photos of my Ottobre cardigan, it was quite cold and windy too. So lets see, what I have for you today!   Itch to Stitch Bainbridge pullover is perfect for keeping you warm and comfortable during your hikes or walks. It has half-snapped front placket, bust darts, cup sizes, stand up collar, pockets and you can use contrast color for bias-bound hem, sleeve hems and collar.    I used wool blend knit fabric with felted wrong side and it will keep me warm whenever I need it. I used quilting cotton for bias binding. It's a real winter piece and I'll pull it on whenever I'm cold.  My Ottobre design cardigan is also made from wool blend fabric. It was from Minerva and I wrote a blog post all about it in here ( link ). I think I'll start blogging about my summ...

Sinclair patterns released a pull on pants pattern this spring. I was one of the lucky testers for this pattern and so I made these beige denim pull on pants.  Metro pull on pants are jeans type pants, but these have no zipper. So these are perfect for the ones who want to sew pants, but are too afraid about the zipper fly etc. Metros are fitted in waist, hips and semi-fitted at the knees. I chose to make straight leg option. I used this stretch denim I got from a local fabric sale only for 1€/m. The fabric (cotton and elastane) stretches about 20-30%. It's beige and not too thick to make jeans for summer. I don't often wear a light colored jeans, but it's so good to have them and mix and match my outfits now. 

 A while ago we had a sewalong in our Estonian sewing group. It was all about inspiration and sewing something similar to yourself/friend/son/daugther etc. I loved the results, people get inspiration from so many different places and it was so interesting to see it.  While planning this sew along I happened upon Crystal's blog and as I really like her style, I wanted to copy some of her outfits. Also - she had such a good advice about Sequoia cargos and I spent a lot of time over "her place."   I made black Hepburn top similar to hers. I used lightweight ponte fabric and some jersey on the shoulders. I shortened the turtle neck a bit, so it doesn't come up so high. I think I also made full bust adjustment on that for the very first time in my life. It isn't as hard as it sounds and I think I'll use it again on fitted jersey garments that don't have bust darts or full bust option.  I'm so happy about this outfit!  The second top is Paulina top . I...

I haven't been here for quite some time and I have so much to show you. I'll try to catch up with all my makes. In this post I would like to show you some items made by Itch to Stitch patterns: two Gothenburg tops and Sequoia cargo pants. These were so good to wear in spring - warm, comfortable and great looking.      Gothenburg top is really elegant. I used ponte style fabric for the first one I made. It holds its form nicely and you can see how the funnel neck holds up and creates interesting neckline for this top. It also helps to keep warm.     My second Gothenburg is made from wool blend knit fabric I bought from Minerva. It's just a tiny bit scratchy, but I've worn worse in my childhood (I wanted to keep warm!) so it doesn't disturb me at all. I love it! White is so pretty, fabric is soft and at the same time sturdy enough to hold form and it's so warm (and doesn't make me sweat). I guess its everything I want from a winter top.       ...